This circa 1850s hand-blown aqua glass strap-shoulder flask is about 9" tall and was produced in the American glass trade during the mid-19th century. It features a tooled collar neck, visible mold seams stopping below the lip, and a gently pushed-up base that identifies it as mold-blown rather than free-blown. Once used for whiskey or medicinal tonics, the flask exemplifies early industrial craftsmanship and retains its natural pale blue color caused by iron impurities in the glass. Today, it stands as a striking display accent for farmhouse, rustic, or traditional interiors. The later photos most accurately represent the items true color.

The irregular bubbles, ripples, and subtle asymmetry highlight the human touch behind mid-century glassmaking-a genuine 19th-century artifact of everyday American life.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: The bottle is in nice antique condition. There are no chips, cracks, or structural damage. The surface shows small air bubbles and tool marks from production. Shows minor wear consistent with age and mold-blown manufacture. The later photos most closely represent the items aqua blue color.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Blown Glass

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; The bottle is in nice antique condition. There are no chips, cracks, or structural damage. The surface shows small air bubbles and tool marks from production. Shows minor wear consistent with age and mold-blown manufacture. The later photos most closely represent the items aqua blue color.